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How much does Software Engineer Staff make?
Total pay range
$158K - $226K/yr
$187K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$123K - $160K/yrBase pay
$35K - $66K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 202534.1K Salaries submitted
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Software Engineer Staff in United States are Telecommunications with a median total pay of $194,954, Information Technology with a median total pay of $141,176, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $139,691, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $133,909, and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $132,694.
Telecommunications
The top paying company in Telecommunications for Software Engineer Staff is Juniper Networks.
Frequently asked questions about Staff Software Engineer salaries
The average salary for Staff Software Engineer is $187,306 per year or $90 per hour, with top earners making up to $266,648 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $158,073 (25th percentile) to $226,070 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 34111 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Staff Software Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Staff Software Engineer is $226,070 per year, $18,839 per month or $109 per hour.
The lowest salary for Staff Software Engineer is $158,073 per year, $13,173 per month or $76 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Staff Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,554 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,880 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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